vortex — meaning in English

English meaning

• vortex noun A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
• whirlpool noun A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.

Senses

vortex is used for these senses in English:

• dust devil A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust (or dirt or sand) picked up from the ground.
• vortex A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
• whirlpool A swirling body of water.

vortex — full definition

1. noun A spinning mass of air, water, or other matter that pulls things toward its centre, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
2. noun A situation of intense, chaotic activity that seems to draw everything nearby into it.

whirlpool — full definition

1. noun A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.
2. noun A hot tub or jacuzzi with jets that create swirling water.

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